Kim Sumner
Norfolk
Summary
Flexible Cook willing to work weekends, holidays and evenings. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments in team setting. Background in maintaining kitchen sanitation, preparing basic components of dishes and working within team of cooks. Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development. Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard. Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit. Creative cook with extensive experience in high-volume restaurant environments. Outstanding management skills with strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices. Efficient and committed to delivering excellent customer service. Meticulous individual skilled in different cooking techniques with good understanding of food safety standards. Flexible with stamina to work in fast-paced environment.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
4 5 6 Fish
08.2022 - Current
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
Shipfitter
Colonna Shipyard
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Read and accurately interpreted blueprints to install and maintain components such as cutting and attaching large sheets of metal that make up the hull or exterior, of a ship
- Used welding equipment to fabricate, cut and bend metal components to be installed in ship.
- Inspected ship components and mechanisms for compliance with safety, operability and regulatory standards.
- Monitored inventory, budgeted supply use and ordered supplies to keep ship sufficiently stocked.
- Complied with safety regulations while operating machinery and tools to protect against injury.
- Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
Shipfitter
General Dynamics
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Used welding equipment to fabricate, cut and bend metal components to be installed in ship.
- Inspected ship components and mechanisms for compliance with safety, operability and regulatory standards.
- Monitored inventory, budgeted supply use and ordered supplies to keep ship sufficiently stocked.
- Complied with safety regulations while operating machinery and tools to protect against injury.
- Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
- Altered and trimmed existing metal fabrications to meet size and position requirements.
- Worked with presses, saws and drills to manipulate metal components for structural fabrication.
- Operated welding equipment to assemble and repair metal structures and elements.
- Straightened warped or bent parts using sledges, hand torches, or bulldozers.
3rd Class Shipfitter
Surge Force
06.2017 - 07.2019
- Used welding equipment to fabricate, cut and bend metal components to be installed in ship.
- Worked with presses, saws and drills to manipulate metal components for structural fabrication.
- Complied with safety regulations while operating machinery and tools to protect against injury.
- Inspected ship components and mechanisms for compliance with safety, operability and regulatory standards.
- Monitored inventory, budgeted supply use and ordered supplies to keep ship sufficiently stocked.
- Maintained machinery and tools to keep fabrication processes running smoothly.
- Operated welding equipment to assemble and repair metal structures and elements.
- Altered and trimmed existing metal fabrications to meet size and position requirements.
- Lifted or moved materials and finished products using large cranes.
- Straightened warped or bent parts using sledges, hand torches, or bulldozers.
Mechanic, Tank Cleaner
North Carolina Ports Wilmington
08.2014 - 12.2018
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Utilized computerized diagnostic equipment to conduct thorough inspections and determine outcomes.
- Repaired engine and transmission components to rebuild engine and enhance vitality.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
Shipfitter Helper
Trade Team LLC
01.2016 - 06.2017
- Used welding equipment to fabricate, cut and bend metal components to be installed in ship.
- Worked with presses, saws and drills to manipulate metal components for structural fabrication.
- Complied with safety regulations while operating machinery and tools to protect against injury.
- Maintained machinery and tools to keep fabrication processes running smoothly.
- Altered and trimmed existing metal fabrications to meet size and position requirements.
- Operated welding equipment to assemble and repair metal structures and elements.
- Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
- Inspected ship components and mechanisms for compliance with safety, operability and regulatory standards.
- Monitored inventory, budgeted supply use and ordered supplies to keep ship sufficiently stocked.
Chef/Cook's Assistant
Cheesecake Factory Inc
07.2014 - 12.2015
- Worked with chef to prepare daily food specials and other supplies.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Monitored food quality and temperature for safe consumption.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Removed expired food and beverages from storage and reviewed inventory for upcoming expirations dates.
- Followed recipes closely for consistent taste, quality and presentation.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Distributed food during busy peak periods to drive customer satisfaction.
- Prepared food orders to support waitstaff and other team members.
- Portioned meals according to recipe specifications, limiting kitchen waste.
Painter, Sandblasting
Detyens Shipyards Inc.
10.2009 - 08.2013
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms, and lobbies.
- Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing, and priming.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
- Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
- Applied putty, wood filler, spackling, and caulks to prep uneven surfaces and fill in holes.
- Protected surfaces from damage and spills by using drop cloths prior to and during painting.
- Repaired wall holes and scrapes.
- Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods.
- Evaluated completed work for quality and adherence to standards and client requirements.
- Worked holidays and weekends depending on shifting needs of project.
Cook, Prep Cook, Institutional Head Cook
No Frill Bar & Grill
01.2009 - 08.2009
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Developed relationships with local suppliers to obtain freshest ingredients available.
Institutional General Maintenance Worker
Commonwealth Of Virginia
03.2005 - 05.2006
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Washed walls, woodwork and windows of offices public meeting rooms and break rooms.
- Measured dimensions of finished pieces for conformance to specifications.
- Monitored compliance of safety policies and procedures and coordinated protective gear for workers to maintain safe conditions.
- Maintained and repaired facilities, equipment, and tools.
- Completed routine sweeping, mopping, waxing and polishing of high-traffic floors.
- Set up and broke down venue spaces for events based on directions and diagrams.
- Assisted with set up of tables, chairs and other equipment for community and employee events.
- Dusted furniture, vacuumed carpets and removed stains from items used for venue events.
- Monitored machines and made skilled repairs based on immediate and long-term needs.
Roller Operator
Excel Paving Branscome
07.1985 - 11.2000
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Remove debris and leveled ground to prepare job sites for construction projects.
- Assisted team in setting up and dismantling equipment and tools to use for construction.
- Documented equipment usage and maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
Assistant Chef/AssistantChef/Cook's Assistant
San Antonio Sam's
04.1987 - 12.1989
- Assisted head chef in cooking dishes according to ingredients.
- Chopped ingredients and garnishes.
- Checked food inventory and ordered ingredients.
- Cleaned kitchen work area by sanitizing all cooking equipment, utensils and counters.
- Maintained cleanliness and order of kitchen prep areas and appliances as well as convenient organization of ingredients.
- Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.
- Stored food safely and orderly in freezer and refrigerator.
- Prepared and cooked quality meals in high-volume, fast-paced service environments.
- Supported senior chefs with creative meal planning and recipe development.
- Followed recipes and instructions to achieve quality and presentation standards.
- Prepped ingredients ahead of time to increase cooking and service speed.
- Verified food temperatures and quality ahead of service to maintain standards.
- Assisted in menu preparation, making suggestions, and researching recipes compatible with existing menu items.
- Received delivered, sorted produce and stored supplies quickly to maintain quality and condition.
- Replenished food and ingredients supplies to meet service demand.
Education
Diploma - Chef Training
Chef Zeggies Cooking School
Nashville, TN04.2014
GED -
Flatwoods Civilian Conservation Center
Coeburn, VA10.1984
Skills
- Contamination Control
- Cleaning and Organization
- Cutting Meat
- Food Presentation Talent
- Food Preparation
- Time Management
- Ingredients Measuring
- Sauce Preparation
- Team Oriented
- Food Spoilage Prevention
- Knife Skills
- Kitchen Sanitization
- Team Coordination
Timeline
Line Cook
4 5 6 Fish
08.2022 - Current
Shipfitter
Colonna Shipyard
08.2020 - 06.2022
Shipfitter
General Dynamics
08.2020 - 08.2021
3rd Class Shipfitter
Surge Force
06.2017 - 07.2019
Shipfitter Helper
Trade Team LLC
01.2016 - 06.2017
Mechanic, Tank Cleaner
North Carolina Ports Wilmington
08.2014 - 12.2018
Chef/Cook's Assistant
Cheesecake Factory Inc
07.2014 - 12.2015
Painter, Sandblasting
Detyens Shipyards Inc.
10.2009 - 08.2013
Cook, Prep Cook, Institutional Head Cook
No Frill Bar & Grill
01.2009 - 08.2009
Institutional General Maintenance Worker
Commonwealth Of Virginia
03.2005 - 05.2006
Assistant Chef/AssistantChef/Cook's Assistant
San Antonio Sam's
04.1987 - 12.1989
Roller Operator
Excel Paving Branscome
07.1985 - 11.2000
Diploma - Chef Training
Chef Zeggies Cooking School
GED -
Flatwoods Civilian Conservation Center
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